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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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Tomas and Eva met at Orphey Gene’s to talk about Izaiah. She wondered what was going on with him and her father. Tomas assured her that her father was a fair person. While they were talking, Leslie arrived. She chased Tomas off. Leslie revealed to Eva that she was the reason that Izaiah and Ted were together. Eva wasn’t happy about it. She was suspicious of her mother’s motives when Leslie urged her to get married to Izaiah. Eva realized she was rushing their relationship because Izaiah’s family were in law enforcement. Leslie thought it would be helpful to have them in her pocket with Kat sniffing around. Eva threatened to make her mother pay if she screwed up her relationship with Izaiah. Ted met with Izaiah and invited Carlton to meet with them to play basketball. They ran into Kial. The three men were on the basketball court. After the game, Kial and Carlton got into it in the spa. Kial accused Carlton of playing dirty. Carlton said that Kial wasn’t as good as he said he was. Nicole called Carlton to ask him out for dinner, but he couldn’t do it because he had a prior commitment.

Ted and Izaiah talked about his intentions with Eva. He warned Izaiah that Leslie was already referring to him as her future son-in-law. Bill told Hayley that he thought it was time for them to try for a baby. Hayley did everything she could to stall the conversation. She promised that they could start trying for a baby after they’ve been cleared by the doctors. They were talking when Tomas arrived to talk about Lynette’s case. He found something interesting while he was investigating her. Tomas noticed that she had no presence on the Internet. Bill wasn’t bothered by that. Tomas asked if she knew anything about Lynette and completely overreacted to the question.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Hayley tried to talk to Bill about Tomas handling Lynette’s case, but he wanted to talk about the baby. He said he wanted a male heir. Hayley said she was worried that she might have another miscarriage and was afraid she would disappoint him. She changed the subject by convincing him to take on Lynette’s case and get it dropped. Hayley used the baby to get her way. Grayson showed up to do more blood work on Bill. Hayley ended up leaving. Later on, Hayley met Randy at Uptown. Chelsea and Madison saw Hayley and Randy arguing with each other. Madison said she saw him before. Bill called someone and told them to make Lynette’s case go away.

Nicole and Kial talked about their relationship. They decide to move at her pace. He said he wasn’t trying to make her his wife the way Carlton was. Carlton asked Vernon if he could date Nicole. Vernon gave Carlton advise about Nicole. Carlton called Nicole and left a message saying he wanted to see her. When Ashley heard Madison say she was doing Parkinson’s research at Garland Memorial, she was happy. She thought Grayson could get his mother into the program. Later on, Ashley told Grayson about the program. He apologized to her about the way he treated her. While they were getting close to each other, Leah (chief of staff) noticed. Leah accused Grayson of fraternizing with the staff. Grayson said it wouldn’t be a problem. Vernon talked with Chelsea about Kat and Anita. He told her Kat would be fine and needed to know if Chelsea was still her person. After they finished talking, Carlton showed up and offered to be a part of Anita’s recovery team.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, March 2, 2026

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Bill and Hayley celebrated their first anniversary. While they were celebrating, Dani showed up. She congratulated them. When she went into her purse, they thought she was going to pull out a gun. She ended up giving them tissue to show how disposable their relationship was. Bill took Hayley to Joey’s casino to turn his gift to her (money) into something bigger. Joey called Sammy/Randy out to deal for them. He wanted to see Randy’s interaction with Hayley to get a better understanding of what was going on. Anita prepared for her next round of chemotherapy. It made her afraid that she wouldn’t survive. Ashley helped her get ready. Vernon came in Anita’s room. She had a cap on her head to prevent hair loss. He stayed by her side the entire time.

Kat met up with Naomi and told her about her situation with Chelsea and her decision to move in her own place. She suggested moving in with Naomi while Jacob was gone. Chelsea talked to Andre and Dani about her issues with Kat. Monica, the oncologist Naomi met with, turned out to be Shanice’s aunt. She went out for coffee with Ted. Monica asked him about working with his ex-wife and girlfriend. Ted said if things didn’t work out, he would leave. Monica was impressed with his answer.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, 3/3/26

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Audra (Zuleyka Silver), Kyle (Michael Maelor) and Claire (Hayley Erin) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Audra: Something wrong?
Claire: Oh, I’m just in a state of shock that you would hold a door open for me.
Audra: You thought I’d let it hit you in the face?
Claire: I thought you’d slam it.
Audra: I’m curious. Why were you with Holden in the first place? Was it a one-night stand you couldn’t quit? Something more?
Claire: Why do you care?
Audra: Well, he just doesn’t seem like your type. But maybe that’s what you were going for – the opposite of Kyle.
Kyle: Sorry, am I late?
Claire: You are right on time.
Kyle: Well, thanks for agreeing to have breakfast with me.
Claire: You’re welcome.
Audra: You know, maybe there’s another reason why you and Holden are done. Rebound over. Pivot back to ex.
Claire: Have a lovely day, Audra.
Audra: You too, Claire.
Tessa: Oh, Daniel, this is Sienna. I know her from LA. We were in the music scene together.
Daniel: Oh, cool. Uh, nice to meet you.
Sienna: Yeah, likewise.
Daniel: So … what brings you to town?
Sienna: Oh, um, well, it’s kind of a long story, but I live here now and uh, I’m with Noah Newman.
Daniel: Oh! With Noah. Noah and I actually share a half-sister, Summer.
Sienna: Wow. It seems like everybody in this town is related to a Newman.
Daniel: Yeah, it’s the truth.
Kyle: She’s not worth anyone’s energy. Especially yours. You’re too good of a person.
Claire: I’m not perfect.
Kyle: Eh, from where I’m sitting, you’re pretty flawless.
Claire: Flatterer.
Kyle. Besides, the less time spent on Audra opens up more time to …
Claire: To do literally, anything else? Because that would be preferable.
Kyle: Not to push, but I wouldn’t mind having breakfast more often with you.
Claire: Just breakfast?
Kyle: I’m open to lunch. And coffee. Grocery shopping.
Claire: Mm-hmm.
Kyle: I mean, I’ll pretty much take any opportunity I can get to spend more time with you.
Claire: Grocery shopping? It’s a date.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Monday, 3/2/26

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Kyle (Michael Maelor) and Claire (Hayley Erin) on Y&R on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Kyle (to Claire as she’s walking toward the bar at Society, looking down at a book she’s holding): Is that book so people won’t try talking to you? And here I am talking to you. We can just pretend that I didn’t see you.
Claire: It was one of my dad’s. The plan was to have an empanada and read some of the same words as my dad, and remember that there are good people in the world.
Kyle: Woof.
Audra: Oh, look who’s back from Los Angeles. Guess it didn’t go well if you’re back so soon. You couldn’t recapture some of that LA magic.
Holden: Seems like a bad idea for you to joke about LA, given the current circumstances.
Sally: Very nice.
Billy: Well, you set the bar pretty high. You did something like this for me not too long ago. You know, when you lived here and had a key and all that?
Sally: I think your snacks might be a little better.
Billy: Yes. Score one for me.
Sally: Half a point.
Audra: You wanted to just recapture whatever magic you had in LA, but Claire had other plans. She just wanted to find dirt on me.
Holden: Claire isn’t as obsessed with you as you are with her.
Audra (scoffs): Obsessed. She left Genoa City while her family is at war. You think that was to cuddle with you?
Holden: Ha. No.
Audra: That whole trip was about finding more dirt on me. She never would have left otherwise. And you know I’m right.
Holden: Everything happening with the Newmans, it’s … it’s intense. You hear about AI this and AI that, but this is … this is atom bomb level stuff.
Audra: Yeah, it’s insane. Wish I’d thought of it. Meanwhile, your little girlfriend runs off to California, leaving her grandpa’s side because she can’t quit me.
Holden: It’s hard to work up much sympathy for Victor since he did the same thing to Cane … among other things.
Audra: Careful. Claire’s Grandpa’s biggest fan.
Holden: Well, then she doesn’t see the big picture.
Audra: It almost sounds like you think she’s making a big mistake, but I thought she was perfect.
Holden: She’s too close to the issue. I can see things clearly. And that man doesn’t give a damn about anyone who doesn’t share his last name.
Audra: Is there something you know, Holden? Something we can use to distract Claire – or better yet, shut her up entirely?
Holden: Taking on Claire isn’t enough for you? You want to go poking around in Victor’s business? How – how have you survived this long with instincts like that?
Audra: It’s not surviving. It’s called thriving.

Audra: So, she listened to you?

Holden: I think so, yes.

Audra: But, you don’t know?

Holden: I said … I think so.
Audra: And I can guarantee you – you don’t know how to think.
Kyle: Audra is the kind of person who’s always looking for someone she can use. If she can’t exploit them now, maybe there will come a time. So she uses her humor and her confidence …
Claire: To lure men into her bed.
Kyle (laughs): It’s nothing personal. It’s just … how she functions.
Claire: I can read Audra. I think that’s probably one of the reasons why she hates me. And, uh, she’s not gonna give up on you anytime soon.
Kyle: Yeah, out of spite or because she hates losing. But as far as an actual relationship, she misses Nate and it makes sense ’cause he’s the only one who ever cared about her. God knows why, but it was real, and she blew it up.
Audra: Look, at the Shadow Room, no matter who you went home with, it was never the same woman twice. Everyone knew that’s just how you rolled. Have a little fun and move on.

Holden: And?

Audra: Except not this time. It’s like that player is gone. The man I see right now … I think he’s falling for Claire.
Holden: She’s done with me.
Audra: Wait – this whole conversation, and you’re just now telling me that?
Holden: You already called me out. You said LA didn’t go the way I wanted, and … you were right.
Audra: Well, I mean, I thought separate hotel rooms, not her sending you on your way. And why now?
Holden: She knew I was holding out on her. Which I am, and so … so she’s done. Which means that I no longer have to spend all my energy lying to her, and she doesn’t have to dig into my past or yours.

Audra: Wow. Well, she’s an idiot. Where’s she gonna find a guy like you?

Holden: Oh, now you want us back together?

Audra. God, no. You should have walked away from her months ago. Wasting your time on that psycho. She never deserved you in the first place. She never gave you the benefit of the doubt, never trusted you, and she was never willing to accept what you were willing to give. So … good riddance. For both of us. Who needs that kind of misery? Anyone who doesn’t believe in you can go straight to hell.
Audra: What’s so special about her anyway? You and Kyle, just falling for those dimples. You can find other dimples without risking jail time

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, March 2, 2026

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Claire runs into Kyle at the Society bar; he invites her to join him for a drink – his treat. They talk briefly about her family situation and then about her trip to LA. She tells Kyle that the trip did not provide her with the answer to the secret of what happened with Audra (regarding her connection to the missing art dealer there). Claire indicates that she is suspicious of Audra-  she thinks she’s up to something. Kyle informs Claire that Audra is going to work with Sally, so she’ll be less interested in causing trouble and more concerned with her job. He also tells her that there was nothing real between him and Audra. Claire insists that Audra is obsessed with him and is not going to give up on him anytime soon. Kyle counters that as relationships go, the only person she misses is Nate, who was the only one who ever cared about her. Kyle admits that he’s a little jealous that Claire went on a trip to LA with Holden again.  Claire mentions that Holden is lying to her and keeping secrets, so she no longer wants to be associated with him.
Audra is at Crimson Lights, finishing up a Spectra-Charles Media business call, when Holden enters. They sit down and discuss his trip with Claire to LA.  He assures her that there’s no reason to believe that Claire learned or knows anything else about what happened with them in LA. He tells Audra that Claire isn’t as obsessed with her as she thinks. Audra isn’t convinced. She also lets Holden know that Sally hired her to work at Spectra-Charles Media, so she doesn’t want Claire to mess that up. Holden tells Audra that Claire is done with him because she knows he was holding out on her. Audra says that Claire being out of his life is good riddance for both of them.
At the Newman ranch, Victoria tells Nikki that she is postponing going to see Summer in Italy, but she’s not giving up on the idea entirely. She also expresses worry about how Nick seems off and appears to be in a lot of pain. Nikki is concerned about Nick going after Matt Clark in the condition he’s in. They also discuss Phyllis’s takeover of their family legacy. Victoria is emphatic in her determination to get back everything that belongs to them.
Back at his place, Billy pulls out all the stops with pre-dinner snacks and champagne for Sally. She tries to resist his heartfelt plea to give him a second chance and win her back. When he tells her that he wants them to be open and honest, even about things they aren’t proud of, she opens up about her alcoholic father who was a big dreamer that would do anything to chase his dreams, only to fail repeatedly. She admits that it was difficult for her, growing up with him. She also tells Billy that she feels that he chose Chancellor over her. He counters that wanting Chancellor doesn’t change the way he feels about her, that he loves her and still sees them building a life together. He gets out a pen and writes, “I love you” in her palm, just like she had done with him in Nice, and they kiss.

 

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BTG Short Recap Friday, February 27, 2026

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Leslie tried to get under Kat’s skin. Eva advised Kat not to listen to her mother, but Kat didn’t listen to her. Kat became enraged while they were talking. She couldn’t wait for Leslie to get what she deserved. Izaiah walked in while Kat put Leslie on notice. He sat with Eva and Leslie. Leslie wanted to talk. She felt like they’ve come a long way from their roots. Leslie wanted to talk to Ted. Izaiah felt like he and Eva couldn’t have a serious relationship if they weren’t honest with each other. Eva flashed back to Leslie implying that she took Laura out when they arrived in town. Kat met with Chelsea at Uptown. Chelsea wanted to talk about the wedding, but Kat didn’t want to hear about it. She told Chelsea that she planned to move out of the guest house. Kat didn’t want to feel like a third wheel. She felt like Chelsea was moving on while she was standing still. Chelsea thought she might be jealous and that made Kat furious. The cousins continued to argue until Vanessa arrived. Kat wanted her to find a place for her so she could move out immediately.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, February 26, 2026

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The people of Fairmont Crest were waiting for Anita’s statement on CBS This Morning. Ashley hoped that Anita’s announcement would convince Naomi to come clean about her diagnosis. Leslie didn’t like all the attention Anita was getting and make an announcement too. She wanted to tell it that day. Anita confronted Anastasia about the comments she made about her. Vanessa joined the women and enjoyed the comments Anita made to Anastasia. Anastasia wasn’t thrilled with the comments Anita made and that made Vernon want to have her thrown out of the club. Vanessa sat with Anita and Vernon and talked to them about her daughter Deanna. She continued to struggle with the grief of losing her father. Vanessa admitted to them that she had days when she grieved over losing Doug. Leslie ran into Smitty and wanted him to cover the story about the clinic. He reminded her that she took credit for his daughter’s idea. Smitty refused her invitation and walked away from her. Leslie went to Anita and Vernon’s table. She wanted them to help her make her announcement about the clinic. Vernon politely pushed her off. Leslie wasn’t thrilled with the way they treated her. She noticed Dani and asked her for her help announcing the clinic. Dani wasn’t happy about her request.

Kat realized that Lauren was the one who wanted Anita to get a mammogram. It made her angry to think that Leslie got away with what she did to her. Leslie decided to do a livestream at Orphey Gene’s since no one was willing to help her. Kat arrived at Orphey Gene’s and confronted Leslie. She called her an attempted murderer. Kat vowed to prove that Leslie was guilty. She wanted to make sure she was punished for what she did. Naomi told Ashley that Jacob moved out of their place to keep her safe. Ashley vowed to be there for her. Naomi didn’t want  her family to worry about that on top of everything else. Ashley didn’t think it was a good idea to keep the truth from the family. She reminded her that she had a supportive family. Naomi promised to tell her family the truth.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #7

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Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Noah (Lucase Adams) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

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Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/23/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)

Raves: 👍

I really, really enjoyed the light, flirty banter between Audra and Noah at the GCAC bar, reminiscing about their time together in London and chatting. Talk about chemistry – these two have it in spades! Noah was energized and grinning; he sparkled when he and Audra were chatting… a stark contrast to how he comes across like a misguided puppy dog chasing after old lady Sienna, who IMHO has no appeal whatsoever. The way Noah looked at Audra during the friendly and flirty part of their conversation, the gleam in his eyes … nice.

Too bad it went south with Noah and Audra after she told him she got a job as co-CEO of Spectra-Charles Media (the re-branded Newman Media, which was stolen from Noah’s Uncle Adam), because I could easily have gotten behind these two as a couple.

Audra, Noah and Kyle, the three of them hanging out at the GCAC bar … 😁

I like Victoria and Nate together. He gets her.
Jack taking digs at Victor had me literally LOL. 🤣

I like how they incorporated the actor, Michael Graziadei (Daniel), who plays the guitar in real life into his character’s storyline. Added bonus – his character’s father and quasi-girlfriend both being musicians on-screen and in real life.

Lauren looked beautiful in the dress she was wearing on Friday’s episode. Very pretty haircut and color, too.

So nice to see another pair of women best friends – Phyllis and Lauren. In fact, that same day, they showcased both sets of women BFF’s – Phyllis/Lauren and Sally/Audra.

Rants: 👎

I’m tired of Victor’s evasiveness with Nikki/his wife. It’s getting old and making her come off like a nag (about his continuing to keep her out of the loop regarding his secretive efforts to reclaim Newman Enterprises).

Sienna and Noah are back together. Ugh. She has moved from LA to Genoa City to be with him, and I had to look away from the screen each time they leaned in to kiss. 🤢 She has not zero, but negative appeal. I cannot stand the way she talks and looks. Must admit, I enjoyed seeing the frown on Nick’s face when Sienna mentioned that she decided to live in Genoa City and be with his son.

Detective Cardboard, oops, Detective Burrow, was back on the scene, telling Nick, Sharon, Noah and Sienna that he can’t do anything to help them with Matt being released from jail and out on the loose, since Matt was let go legally, on a technicality. Fine with me, because I’d much rather watch Nick and the Newmans deal with Matt than Detective Useless. I couldn’t believe what they had him say – he appeared to be addressing Nick when he said that although he would normally caution against taking the law into his (referring to Nick) own hand, in this case, it might be his (Nick’s) only choice. What a waste of air space this character is and the actor who plays him is a dud. Pair the detective with Sienna and send them back to LA together.

The dress Phyllis wore for her first day in her office at her newly acquired Newman Enterprises was beautiful, but it wasn’t appropriate for a C-Suite. (It looked perfect on her at the GCAC dining room, where Lauren took her for a fancy, celebratory breakfast.)

The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.

 

Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) sitting at her new desk on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ week of 2/23/26 (screencap)

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, 2/27/26

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Billy (Jason Thompson), Lauren (Tracey E. Bregman) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) of "Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Lauren: Wow. I’m not sure I’m ever going to get used to the sight of you behind Victor Newman’s desk.
Phyllis: Well, this is my desk now. It’s mine. And if you’ve come to, uh, read me the riot act, really, you can leave.
Lauren: Now, what on earth would I do that for?
Phyllis: I don’t know. Because you’re empty handed. You don’t have flowers or champagne or anything. Et tu, Brute?
Lauren: Oh, we’re quoting The Bard, now?
Phyllis: Well, yeah. I mean, Victor quoted Shakespeare, so I figure I can do whatever I want. But really, I – I’m so tired of character assassinations by people who are triggered by my success. So …
Lauren: Well, then … let me rewrite Julius Caesar for you. I have not come to bury you. I have come to praise you.
Phyllis (sitting with Lauren in the GCAC dining room, shouting): Breakfast for everyone! Breakfast on me. (Lowers voice) They can eat their hearts out.
Lauren: (laughs)
Billy: That sounds great. I’ll take a side of bacon.
Lauren: Oh. Hello, Billy.
Phyllis: You look happy, Billy.
Billy: Well, I’m just happy to see you two beautiful women here together, although I am surprised that you’re here together.
Lauren: Why? We’ve been friends forever.
Billy: Yeah, I know, but you’re also married to Michael Baldwin, so the fact that you are here together could mean one of two things. You’re either in the process of chastising her for the coup that she just pulled off, or maybe you’re actually happy that she was the one that screwed Victor over because of the amount of times that he screwed Michael over in the past. She’s the one to make it happen. Maybe you’re okay with that.
Phyllis: Lauren is the only one who’s not passing judgment on me.
Billy: Hey, now, I was on board from the get-go.
Lauren: Well, of course you were all for it. Everybody knows you hate Victor Newman and probably jumped at the chance to be part of his demise.
Billy: Honestly, I had nothing to do with it. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time.
Billy: So this is just the two of you being gal pals? I’m supposed to believe you’re not using your decades-long friendship to try and convince Phyllis that she made a mistake?
Lauren: Oh. That’s a page out of your playbook, Billy, not mine. I’m not that devious. Especially with my friends. And Phyllis is a very important friend to me, whether you believe it or not.
Phyllis: Phyllis is right here.
Billy: I’m very much aware of that. I would say proceed with caution where your friends and enemies are concerned because I’m sure they’re coming at you at all angles. Don’t cave under the pressure. Don’t let anyone convince you you don’t deserve this. You’ve come way too far to have someone talk you out of your success now. Good to see you.
Audra: Sharing so much as a stick of gum with him is a huge mistake and something you should avoid at all costs.
Sally: Okay, you make it sound like I lose all sense of myself when I’m around him.
Audra: This so-called dinner can only go one of two ways. Either he convinces you to get back with him, and you’ll end up back on that roller coaster you swore you were done riding. Or you’ll stand your ground, in which case he won’t take no for an answer. And if that happens, you two adults could end up being anything but civil.
Sally: There’s no way I’m letting Billy talk me into getting back together with him, okay? I made it very clear to him, and now to you, I am moving forward.
Phyllis: This is the way I see it. This is my last chance, Lauren. This is quite possibly my only chance to change my life. For the better. Do you understand what I’m saying? Maybe do something good in the world. It’s incredible to me that I am the villain and the Newmans are the victims in my dastardly deeds. That’s how people see it. The Newman family, no matter what crisis befalls them, they come out on top. I mean, I can’t believe doing what I did has affected my friends and family the way it has, that they wanna alienate me. These are the same people who chastised me for going toe to toe with Victor Newman and winning, and I won – I won, Lauren. Nobody has been able to do that. And I did it. But somehow I’m alone because of it. I’m the town pariah? I am? Really? Listen, if that means I have to go solo, fine. If that’s my only option, so be it – I don’t care.
Lauren: I’m – I’m so sorry, and if there’s anything … that I can do to help you, just you say the word, okay?
Phyllis: Maybe there is.
Lauren: Name it.
Phyllis: Come work for me.
Lauren: I’m so flattered and, uh, touched by the offer. I – You know, I think I’m content where I am right now.
Phyllis: Mm. Is that really contentment that you feel?
Lauren: Well, as opposed to what?
Phyllis: As opposed to complacency, maybe? You know, to be honest, you’re due for an adventure, you know, something besides picking out wedding dresses for the Bug, you know, while beautiful, but still, putting together bachelorette parties. You’re better than that. Come work for me. Just think about it just a bit. But don’t let Michael talk you out of this, please. But imagine us together. We could take over the world.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, 2/26/26

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Victor (Eric Braeden) on "The Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Victoria (to her father/Victor): Can I ask you exactly what is it that you object to? Do you think it’s not gonna work, or are you upset that I’m willingly not gonna sit and watch you fix everything?
Phyllis: You know what? I’m done. I’m done. I’m going to the door. Press your little button thingy, and tell Shrek to get out of the way.
Cane: You are not going anywhere until I get what I want.
Phyllis: It’s about love. It was all about love. Profound.
Cane: I can’t give up on – on three people that I love most in my life. I just can’t. All that time I didn’t know where Lily and my kids were … and I was fearing for their safety … I realized that … the only time I’ve ever felt whole was when we were together. As a family. When we were happy. I felt like the richest, smartest, most powerful man in the world when my kids would come to me and ask for advice. Or support. I miss hugging them. I miss hearing them tell me they love me.
Phyllis: I get it. It’s about love, right?
Cane: Family is everything. Love is everything. And there’s no amount of … power or wealth or even vindication that’s worth losing all of that. Is there, Phyllis?
Victor (to Victoria): Sweetheart, I can assure you, if Matt Clark shows his damn face again, he’ll sign his own death warrant.
Sharon: The problem is, thinking that Matt would want to avoid another confrontation – that’s rational. But Matt is not rational. Nick and I know. He thrives on hand-to-hand combat.
Nick: Sharon’s right. It might take years. It might take decades. This guy always comes back.
Sharon: And if his actions so far are any indication, this go-round, he’s not wasting any time.
Sienna: Look, I really wanna believe that Matt is gonna play it safe, and he’s gonna go back to hiding under that rock that he slithered out from under, but … I think that Sharon’s right. And honestly, I don’t think I’ve got the stomach to handle another showdown with that despicable man.
Sharon: Take that feeling and multiply it tenfold, and that’s about scratching the surface of how Nick and I feel.
Detective Burrow: I don’t know. Matt got extremely lucky getting his case thrown out. You really think he’s stupid enough to return to the scene of the crime, do something to get himself locked up again?
Noah: I’ve gotta think that he’d think twice before taking that risk.
Nick: You all need to stop assuming that this guy is going to make the smart move. He’s not gonna do that. It’s not who he is. He’s a relentless psycho. He will be back. It’s just a matter of when.
Cane: Don’t you agree, Phyllis, that … all the power and wealth in the world isn’t worth it if you lose the only people you love in this life?
Phyllis: Yeah. Love and family are the only things that matter, right? You sound like Victor Newman. Ohh. Except he’s full of hot air and, um, look at how unhinged he is by – by losing all the power and money he could ever want.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, 2/24/26

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Nate (Sean Dominic) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) on "Young and the Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (screencap)

 

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Victoria: I’m the lucky one. My favorite drink waiting for me.
Nate: You know, I was seriously considering peppermint hot chocolate, but you sounded like you needed some fortification.
Victoria (takes a sip from a glass of red wine): You’re a wise man.
Jack: Victor! How’s that short game coming along these days?
Victor (chuckling): I don’t have time for this.
Jack: I haven’t seen you in awhile – not that I’ve missed you. I just assumed you’d flown south with the rest of the snowbirds to enjoy the links, you know, the fresh air, the ocean breezes.
Victor (chuckling): Let me ask you something, Jack. Have you lost your mind? I mean … you seem to be more of a blithering idiot than before.
Jack: Oh, golf’s not your game? Maybe you should try pickleball. I mean you got a lotta time on your hands now that you’ve lost Newman Enterprises. Tell me … how’s it feel to be retired?
Victor: I’ll leave the game playing to you and that punk brother of yours.
Jack: Good luck filling your day. Uh … shuffleboard may be more your game. (leaves)

Nikki: What was that all about?

Victor: Jack Abbott blowing smoke.
Jack: I live to make you happy.
Diane: Hmm. Well, then, can you make Victor and Nikki disappear?
Jack: Well I, for one, am very happy that Victor has crawled out from whatever rock he climbed under. That way I can rub salt in his self-inflicted wounds and, to tell the truth, I really like doing it.
Diane: I know you’re not one to take pleasure in other people’s misfortunes.
Jack: But in Victor’s case, I’m willing to make an exception. No, I enjoy watching him toppled from his self-made throne, especially since that fall happened through the same means he intended to use to destroy me.
Diane: Well, as long as he stays down this time. That man has more lives than a cat.
Jack: That is the rub, isn’t it?
Diane: Yeah.
Jack: Every time he’s down, no matter how hopeless, he seems to get back up, and I don’t know… better positioned than when it all started.
Diane: Well, it’s beyond infuriating.
Jack: Yeah. I would admire that quality in anyone else. In Victor, I find it nauseating.
Diane: It’s just seeing Victor and Nikki out and about in a public place looking so satisfied. I can’t — I can’t help but be suspicious.
Jack: It’s a weak attempt to maintain appearances. Victor is never going to admit defeat. In fact, we’ll probably bury that bastard with that “never say die” look on his face.
Nikki (standing in front of the long mirror in the GCAC ladies’ room, next to Diane, as the two women freshen their make-up): You followed me in here for a reason, so why don’t you just say what you wanna say?
Diane: Fine. I want you to stop using the tragedy your husband brought on you and your family as a way to score sympathy points with mine. Now, Jack might offer you some compassion because he’s kind and decent and obviously patient, but you really need to find another shoulder to cry on.

Nikki: Mm. Why are you so threatened?

Diane: Oh. I’m not threatened. I’m just tired of constantly finding poor, sniveling Nikki every time I turn around.
Nikki: Of course you feel threatened, Diane. Jack and I have been very close for a very long time, and I haven’t put him through a fraction of the agony you have over the years, which makes me think maybe you have serious doubts that you are capable of holding onto a man that you don’t deserve.
Nikki: I’m not the one who’s so insecure I need to accost someone in the ladies’ room.
Diane: Oh, I’m just freshening up. But it wouldn’t be a bad idea for you to stay away from my husband.
Nikki: Ah, well, that will never happen because Jack and I share a very special bond, something that you don’t understand or ever could.
Diane: No, it could happen if you would stop playing “damsel in distress” at every turn.
Nikki: I don’t go looking for sympathy from my dear friend. He just gives it to me.
Diane: (scoffs)
Nikki: That’s what friends do, but you wouldn’t know anything about that because you don’t have any. Oh. And that lip color? Not one of Jabot’s best. (exits)
Nate: I’m just trying to minimize that pain by encouraging you to think of other ventures that might give you equal satisfaction.
Victoria (laughs): Such as?
Nate: I don’t know, um … maybe you have an idea of starting your own company? Or maybe you wanna go in a completely different direction. Have you … seen yourself as a professor? Taking after Cole?
Victoria: What? In a classroom full of students teaching (laughs) Business 101? No. No, thank you.
Nate: Okay, uh, maybe, I don’t know, what did you wanna be when you were a kid?
Victoria: A CEO.
Nate: Oh. What?
Victoria: Yeah.

Nate: Uh, say, what about a dancer?

Victoria: Mm. Two left feet.
Nate: A singer?
Victoria: Tone deaf. Don’t say cook, either, because you know I can’t cook. I can bake chocolate chip cookies, but that’s baking.
Nate: You win for now. I’m just trying to open your mind to other possibilities.
Victoria: Understood. And I appreciate that. But right now, I’m focusing all of my energy on succeeding. I want Newman Enterprises back, and I’m gonna get it.
Jack: Oh, would you look at that. The façade has already crumbled. I guess Victor got some bad news. (chuckling) Couldn’t happen to a more deserving son of a bitch.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Monday, 2/23/26

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Noah (Lucas and Adams) and Audra (Zuleyka Silver) on "Young and The Restless" on CBS/Paramount+ (from screencap)

 

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Audra: So, are you back in Genoa City for good?
Noah: Ooh, that is a question I don’t have an answer for. My family’s going through a lot. I’m here to support them. And once everything gets back to our version of normal, I’ll figure it out then.
Audra: You and umbrellas. How many did you lose? Like a dozen? More? Every single time it rained, you’d start with an umbrella in hand, but somehow, by the end of the day, you just managed to lose it.
Noah: Yeah. I guess I always thought of them as a single use kind of thing, you know? Once the sun came out, what was the point?
Victoria: I’m going to use Summer’s unhappiness against Phyllis.
Nick: Well, you’re gonna have a lot to work with.
Victoria: That’s it? That’s all you got?
Nick: Yeah.
Victoria. Okay, um, who are you … and what did you do with my brother?
Audra: Maybe I just like Champagne.
Noah: Well, that would be new for you. At least from what I remember, and when we were together in London, you only drank vodka, and it had to be ice cold.
Audra: Oh, good memory.
Noah: Yeah, hard to forget. You took me to a bar that the walls were literally frozen so we could enjoy our shots in sub-zero temps. Yeah, I nearly froze everything off that night.
Audra: Yeah, well, I don’t remember you complaining at the time.
Noah: I was having too much fun.
Audra: You know, I think you liked it a little because you ended up moving to a place that gets even colder than that.
Audra: Now, the only toasts I believe in are the ones I make to myself. (Takes a sip of champagne) To me.
Kyle (to Noah): I heard you were back. It’s good to see you. And the accident – I was actually in LA when it happened.
Noah: Oh, you were? What brought you to LA?
Audra: He was stalking his ex.
Kyle: Business.
Kyle: How’s Nick doing? How are you doing? You look great considering.
Noah: I’m back to 100%. My dad’s, you know, on the mend, getting better every day.
Kyle: Hey, hey, cheers to that. (Looks over at Audra) You gonna sit this one out?
Audra: Feel free to enjoy your drink somewhere else.
Noah: So you have no problem with my family being destroyed?
Kyle: Well, what’s happening to Victor is exactly what he swore he was gonna do to my family. And it’s not like he hasn’t threatened or hurt half this town, so … yeah, I’m good.
Noah: Yeah. This isn’t just Victor being affected.
Kyle: Oh, you mean his little attack dog Adam? Again, no tears.
Noah: Look, I know my grandfather has stepped on more than a few toes.
Audra: You think?
Kyle: That’s the understatement of the century.
Audra: It’s so quaint-sounding, like a bad dance partner.
Audra: The only crime here was that it took so long for karma to kick in. Victor and Adam have gotten exactly what they deserve.
Kyle: Yeah, those two being knocked down to size has been a long time coming. The number of people in this town that would celebrate … there might even be a parade.
Kyle: Just saying that Victor and Adam had it coming, and it’s poetic that Billy helped light the torch.
Noah: So no big deal that the entire family’s been gutted, my grandfather’s lost his life’s work, my family’s lost their legacy?
Kyle: Eh, Nikki can sell some jewelry. The Newmans will be dandy.
Audra: (in a hushed tone, talking to Kyle, quoting Kyle’s words back to him): “Nikki can sell some jewelry”?!
Kyle (laughs): Too far?
Audra: Classic.
Audra: Weird.
Kyle: What?
Audra: It’s almost like we’re on the same side.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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June told Joey that Wesley wouldn’t hurt anyone. Joey wanted to meet with Wesley since he thought he was Hayley’s mugger. He said that Wesley was at the center of a mystery. Wesley said that he would never hurt a woman. He explained that a person without an address wouldn’t always hurt people. Joey believed him and offered him money to get out of town. He would handle any loose ends. After his conversation with Joey, Wesley went to see June. He let her know that he was leaving town and wanted to say goodbye. Bill and Hayley talked about their upcoming anniversary. She said that if things turned out differently, he would be planning a funeral. Hayley wasn’t happy that her attacker would be going to jail when he was innocent. She tried to get him to get the charges against Lynette dropped when Elon called. He said that Hammer had been released pending his trial. Bill wanted to confront Joey about what was going on, but Hayley tried to seduce him.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Elon asked Naomi to talk sense into Jacob. He was afraid that Jacob was in over his head. Naomi didn’t want to do anything. When Elon found out that Jacob has been visiting her and talking to her. He thought Jacob made rookie mistakes. Naomi told him to make sure Jacob didn’t hear fear in his voice. She thought it would put his life in danger. Jacob was in the alley. Izaiah showed up. Jacob wondered if he was going back to his old ways. Izaiah said he was picking up food. Jacob wanted him to leave and didn’t want him to tell Naomi that they talked. Jacob got his orders but kept asking suspicious questions. Eva told Leslie what she could do to get someone to run the clinic. Leslie asked Eva to run it, but she turned her down. When Leslie talked to the fire department to check out the clinic, Derek interrupted. Derek and Leslie got into an argument with him accusing her of running Laura down. After Leslie left, Derek said he would help with the clinic, but he didn’t want to have any interaction with Leslie.

Leslie went to the police station to see if Elon would give her a permit. When he told her to go to the fire department, she brought up the fact that their children were dating and would be married soon which made them practically family. Elon turned her down and let her know that Izaiah wasn’t the commitment type. Kat told Tomas they should live together. She said she turned him down a while ago, but with Chelsea getting married, she thought it was time for her to move out. Tomas said he didn’t want to live together because he was her last option. He didn’t want to make major decisions for the wrong reasons. Tomas said they should be sure they were ready to do that.

 

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BTG Short Recap Monday, February 23, 2026

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Hayley tried not to say Lynette’s name when Elon told her he found her attacker. Elon said they found her license and wallet in the suspects pocket. He said they didn’t find her ring. Hayley told Bill that she was going to the police station alone to identify the attacker. She met up with Randy. Hayley accused him of setting up the person who attacked her. Randy said Lynette doesn’t do anything for free. Lynette sent Hayley a picture of the man she framed so she could identify him. Hayley went to the station and identified the man. She pretended to be a victim with Elon. Lynette was at the police station. She let Hayley know that she had no intention of leaving things alone. Lynette told Hayley that she wanted Bill to make the embezzlement charges against her go away. At Orphey Gene’s, Joey and Randy talked about the man being framed. Joey said he recognized the name of the man and said he wouldn’t hurt anyone.

Anita let her family know that she was going to go public about her cancer. She was going to do an interview with Gayle King. Her family wanted to go with her, but she wanted them to stay behind and watch when it aired so they would be prepared to answer any questions. She said she let Gayle  know not to ask any questions about the BRCA gene. Anita didn’t want anyone trying to do a story on them. Anita did the interview with Gayle  which went well. She let everyone know that she was going to survive and spread the message. When the taping was over, Gayle thanked Anita for telling her story and said she knew women would get tested after hearing her story. Jacob was given his first drop of blood for the blood ring. Once the job was done, he met with Smitty to tell him about the person he delivered it to.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, February 23, 2026

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Noah joins Audra at the GCAC bar, where they reminisce about their time together in London and chat. Things are very friendly and light between them, until she mentions that she just got her dream job and is now working for Spectra-Charles Media. Noah is appalled because this company is the re-branded Newman Media, which Billy Abbott stole from his uncle, Adam. Noah is incredulous and asks Audra how she is okay working for an illegally-obtained company.

Kyle saunters up to the bar and joins their conversation, curious to hear Audra’s answer to Noah’s question. Audra says that she has not broken any laws because she was not involved in what happened to Newman Media. She explains that Billy struck some deal with Phyllis to get Newman Media and Chancellor, and then he had her fold Newman Media into Abbott Communications. He then moved to Chancellor and gave it to Sally. Kyle sides with Audra, indicating that he’s “good” with Victor and the Newman family losing their company, given the bad history between his family and Victor, and how Victor has threatened or hurt half the town. Kyle also indicates that he’s okay with Adam losing Newman Media and the loss of the Newman legacy. He laughingly says that Nikki can sell some jewelry and the Newmans will be “dandy.”

Chelsea runs into Sally at Crimson Lights, where they argue about Billy teaming up with Phyllis. Chelsea tries in vain to persuade Sally to side with her, to protect Billy and get him to do the right thing – returning the company to the Newman family. She’s concerned about Victor and Adam seeking revenge on Billy. Sally mentions that she broke up with Billy and re-branded the company to Spectra-Charles Media. She refuses to help Chelsea and walks out on her.

Nick and Victoria are at the Newman Ranch, discussing Phyllis’s takeover of Newman Enterprises. Victoria presents her plan to get Newman Enterprises back, telling Nick she is going to Milan soon to talk face-to-face with Summer, to get her to turn her back on Phyllis. She hopes this is a way to get Phyllis to ultimately cave and give the company back to Victor and the family. Nick is against Victoria’s plan because he believes that Victor will prevail, and he does not want his daughter being involved in the family conflict and becoming alienated from her mother. He declines Victoria’s request for him to come with her to Milan to talk to Summer. He instead persuades her to hold off for the night, so he can try to come up with another solution that would protect Summer and keep her out of the line of fire.

 

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Y&R Raves and Rants #6

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Danny (Michael Damian) and Chris (Lauralee Bell) wedding photo on Y&R CBS (from press site)

Article written by Barbara 1/22/26

Here is what I liked and disliked about Y&R for the week of 2/16/2026 (just my humble opinions, no particular order, just random musings)
Raves: 👍
I like Danny and Christine. Nice, solid couple.
Joshua Morrow continues his brilliant portrayal of the excruciating pain his character Nick is experiencing from the leg he broke in the car accident. Seeing him wincing, hobbling with a cane, practically collapsing on the patio of Crimson Lights, and then barely making it onto a chair inside the coffee house… I could almost feel his labored breathing and pain.
Sally’s breakup with Billy was well done. It was quite sad.😢 That said, IMHO, their break-up is ultimately for the best. It seemed to become a dead-end relationship and was annoying.
Nikki’s white top is beautiful. She looks stunning in it.
Love how Adam calls his father “Pops”. 😁
Rants: 👎
Abby’s face is spray-tanned again (or maybe just too heavy on the makeup). Same for Christine. IMHO, both women look very unattractive, especially because they are blondes with naturally fair complexions.
The show needs to stop with the talking *about* Connor and start *showing* him. Adam and Chelsea have expressed being aware that Connor has a crush on a girl, his first, and with him having OCD, the extremely talented young boy who plays Connor would do a wonderful job in a story-line built around these things. There’s no point mentioning something potentially significant and interesting, only to have it seem to be filler dialogue.
Judah Mackey plays Connor on Y&R on CBS weekdays. (photo from his Instagram)

The opinions in these articles are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TVMEG.COM or its other volunteers.

 

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BTG Short Recap Friday, February 20, 2026

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Mona approached Madison and Chelsea at Orphey Gene’s. She complimented Madison because of her skills as a doctor. Mona’s comments made Chelsea wonder if she regretted not taking the job in Denmark. Madison assured her that she didn’t regret her decision. She kissed Chelsea and said she had to leave. Mona saw Randy and invited him to join her at her table. Randy didn’t want her church friends to see her talking with Joey’s associate. Mona wasn’t worried about what the church ladies would say about her. At the hospital, Bill told Hayley that he got Joey’s help to find her attacker. Hayley was worried about him getting involved with someone like Joey. Chelsea arrived and saw Bill and Hayley together. She was there to give Madison her badge. Hayley went to see the doctor because of her headaches. Chelsea let her father know that she wasn’t happy about him telling Dani about her engagement before she could do it. Bill thought she was being impulsive and didn’t want her to get hurt later. Chelsea was afraid that Madison was giving up an amazing opportunity to be with her. She decided that Madison had to do the fellowship no matter what happened. Bill warned her about making demands. Chelsea left to meet with Madison. Bill called Caroline to arrange something for him.

Anastasia ran into Nicole and Samantha at the club. She got digs in about the cotillion. Nicole shut her down. Anastasia made comments about the scene Anita made there. She thought that Anita was taking drugs. Vernon fussed over Anita when she got a call from Jacinda about what happened at the club. Nicole called Vernon to fact-check Anastasia. Anita wasn’t happy about the lies that Anastasia was spreading so she decided to tell the truth about her cancer. Randy met with Joey at Uptown. He told Joey that Hayley’s mugger probably skipped town. Randy thought they should consider it a loss, but Joey wasn’t happy about it. Joey ordered Randy to find someone who would have answers. Hayley and Bill were at the bar together. She panicked when she saw Randy walk in the door. Bill recognized Randy as the person who helped Hayley during her miscarriage. Hayley said she didn’t recognize him. She went to the bar so Bill could handle his business. Bill went to Joey’s table and wanted to know how he knew Randy. Joey covered for Randy. After his conversation with Bill, Joey reminded Randy that he was finished once he brought a mess to his front door. Hayley played the victim card with Bill to distract him from thinking about Randy.

 

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BTG Short Recap Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Anita and Vernon were having lunch when Leslie arrived at the country club. She wanted to meet with Anita and the Articulettes. Leslie reminded her that she bid on meeting with them at the auction during Winterfest. Anita explained the steps they had to go through to make the meeting happen. Leslie didn’t want to do that so she was going to meet with her. Things don’t go well during their lunch together. Anita collapsed while they were having lunch together. Vernon and Anita wanted to rush off, but Leslie tried to stop them. Her plan didn’t work, and they left together. While they were alone, Anita admitted that it wasn’t Leslie’s fault that she collapsed. She explained that she had good days and bad days. Jacob explained what was going on with his investigation to Elon. Elon wasn’t really happy with Jacob’s progress. He warned his son about the dangers of the investigation.

Hayley was surprised to see Naomi. She wanted Naomi to explain why she was really there to see her. Naomi hated what she did to get married to her father, but she was worried about her. They were on the verge of bonding when Bill walked in the room. He was happy to see them getting along. Later Naomi went home and Jacob told her that he was moving out because of the case. She didn’t want him to leave, but he wanted to keep her safe. He gave her a burner phone to use in case of an emergency. They made love and realized that it felt different. Tomas had coffee with Lynette. He questioned what really happened to Hayley. She dodged the question by talking about the case. Tomas suggested that she accept a plea bargain, but that didn’t go over well with Lynette. Their meeting was interrupted when Randy called her. He wanted Lynette to meet him at Uptown. When she arrived at Uptown Randy told her that Joey demanded that he find the mugger. Lynette felt like that was his problem. He wasn’t happy about that. She thought he was whining too much. Randy warned her that if he went down, he would bring her and Hayley down with him.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, 2/19/26

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Cane (Billy Flynn) on the phone 2/20/26 on Y&R on CBS (screencap)

 

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Cane (on the phone talking to Phyllis): So, why the radio silence? Hmm? I expected you to be in my face doing a victory dance. Phyllis Summers pulls off the coup that no one saw coming. Including me. Ha. Well, you made your play. You got what you wanted. You pissed off a lot of people in the process. But I’m sure that makes you happy to hear. You always loved getting under people’s skin, which is why, uh, I don’t understand the disappearing act. It’s not like you to pass up a chance to gloat when you’re winning, and you win big, Phyllis.
Nate: Okay, that is about enough, Billy.
Billy: Yeah, Nate, you’re trying to be the knight in shining armor? Well, don’t, okay? ‘Cause this is not your fight, so stay the hell out of it.
Victoria: I could always call the school and explain why I’m taking this action. I can imagine the sympathy and understanding that I’ll get from the board when they find out that you’re being criminally investigated for participation in the theft of my father’s company.
Billy: You would sink that low, huh?
Victoria: I would do whatever it takes to protect my kids. And when I’m through with you, you’ll be lucky if they let you chaperone a field trip to the zoo.

 

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, 2/18/26

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Billy: You know, Jack, if you wanted to wish me well, I’d have preferred a fruit basket instead of you making a personal appearance.
Jack: This is a big day for you, I hear. I wouldn’t wanna miss it.
Billy: Let me ask you a question. Are you concerned about me? Or are you just pissed off that I’m the Abbott that bested Victor Newman?
Nikki: I didn’t realize you would be here already. I had hoped to have a last few moments in my office alone.
Billy: Well, no rest for the wicked.
Nikki: Oh, I couldn’t have put it better:
Billy (talking about Jack): Oh, Nikki. I think he likes you better than me.
Nikki: Well, who could blame him? At this moment, I would prefer anybody other than you.
Noah (to his father): We want you back to your old self. Emphasis on “old.”

 

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, 2/17/26

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Billy (Jason Thompson) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) on Y&R 2/17/26 (screencap)

 

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Billy (after Nick barges into his home): Jeez, Nick. Where are your manners? Don’t you know you’re supposed to knock before you get invited into someone’s house?

Nick: I don’t need an invitation, you son of a bitch. All rules went out the window when you decided to mess with my family.

Adam: I shouldn’t be surprised that Billy would want to add Newman Media to his list of treasures. Makes sense that he would take the easy win.

Adam: When Phyllis double-crossed Cane and kept Newman Enterprises for herself, she screwed over four generations of Newmans, including her own daughter. I mean, you almost gotta admire the sheer audacity of it.

Sally: I don’t admire it at all.

Adam: Yes, well you have a soul and conscience. Something that is in short supply at the top of the new masthead.

Billy: You don’t look so good. Your leg still bothering you?

Nick: Go to hell.

Billy: Well, your father could tell me how to get there, huh? If he could afford a map.

Nick: You keep talking and you’re gonna be spitting a bunch of teeth out of your mouth.

Billy: Sorry. Is that supposed to be frightening to me?

Nick: We’ll see. Just keep talkin’.

Billy: Don’t embarrass yourself, Nick. The only blows in this fight have already landed, and they knocked you and the rest of the Newmans on your ass, which as far as I’m concerned – long overdue.

Nick: Wait – you think you’ve won?

Billy: I think it appears that way, yeah.

Nick: It’s not even round one, you idiot. You’re not gonna have time to print up new business cards by the time we’re done with you.

Nick: Your mother sold Chancellor to my father and now you won’t rest until you get it back, and it doesn’t matter how you do it or who you hurt to get there.

Billy: You’re damn right. And let me tell you something, it feels good.

Nick: You know, I actually like this Billy – you being honest. I mean, look at you  You’re hurt. So you’re lashing out like a little three-year-old.

Nick: You going after Chancellor isn’t a business move, all right? It’s a temper tantrum from a spoiled brat.

Billy: Oh, are we sinking to name-calling now, Nick? Are we about to fight?

Nick: Say when.

Billy (to Nick, who is recovering from a broken leg and hobbling with a cane and leaning on his good leg): Oh yeah? You want me to hop around on one leg to make it fair?

Nick: You think that’s funny?

Billy: No, I think it’s sad. And it’s embarrassing.

 

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BTG Short Recap Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Posted on by Michele and Cheryl

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Recap written by Michelle & Cheryl

Hayley wanted to go to the office despite the mugger not being caught. Bill was upset that the mugger wasn’t caught. He called Joey to find the mugger. While Bill and Joey were talking, Hayley snapped at Tomas. He wondered why she took a file to Lynette. Hayley was afraid he was getting too close to the truth. She told him that he was trying to put her in her place and forgot his place. Hayley reminded him that she was the boss’s wife. Bill interrupted their conversation and asked Caroline to take Hayley home. Joey and Randy met to talk about the mugging. Joey wondered why the mugger hasn’t tried to get rid of the engagement ring. He assumed Randy was just as upset about the mugging as Bill since he had a close relationship with Hayley. Tomas tried to to Bill why things got out of hand between him and Hayley. He told Bill that he didn’t know Hayley and Lynette were close to each other.

Bill told him to keep Hayley happy or else. Joey told Randy to find the mugger so the person could be punished. Dani went to Nicole to talk about what happened at Uptown. Nicole said she didn’t expect Ted to fall for someone she liked. She told Dani that she thought Shanice could be good for Ted. Dani said Leslie was there. She said she and Shanice double teamed Leslie. While they were talking, Nicole realized Dani wanted Ted and Shanice to be friends with her and Andre. She told Dani that she was okay with it. Carlton talked to Ashley about Nicole. Ashley told him that Kial was something new while he was familiar. Ashley advised him to make himself less available which would make Nicole curious. Later on when Nicole asked Carlton out, he told her he couldn’t go.

 

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BTG Short Recap Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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The town celebrated Valentine’s Day. Vanessa shocked Joey by blindfolding him and taking control of him. He thought it proved how much he loved her by allowing her to control him by tying him up. Vernon surprised Anita with a quiet night at home. He followed their tradition by giving her salt water taffy. Anita sang a song from her first jazz album. Hayley was disappointed with Bill’s gift until he surprised her with paperwork for a house in St. Bart’s. Eva and Izaiah were on their date at Orphey Gene’s when Leslie arrived. Leslie wasn’t happy that Eva didn’t want more for the holiday. Eva thought she was projecting. Leslie didn’t want her throwing Nicole’s word in her face. Eva wanted her to leave so Leslie reached out to Marcel. Izaiah gave Eva a necklace for Valentine’s Day. Eva put her feelings for him on a card.

Ted had plans to celebrate the holiday with Shanice, but the restaurant didn’t have a free spot until 2027. They decided to go to Uptown. While they were there, Andre and Dani arrived. Dani and Shanice bonded over their hatred for Leslie, Leslie arrived while the ladies were talking about her. They confronted Leslie when she walked in the club. Dani warned Leslie that she’s as crazy as she is. She dared Leslie to do something to cause her to use her self-defense skills. Leslie didn’t have a comeback for Dani since she was distracted by being turned down by Marcel. Leslie went home and started spiraling. She looked in the mirror and picked up a vase. Leslie smashed the vase in anger.

 

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